Backpacking (and eating) my way around the world!

Ultra-Long Haul: The longest flights in the world!

Flying is one of my main hobbies, and being a big traveller, I have had the chance to fly to all inhabited continents on the planet – but some of these flights have taken longer than others!

Where are you flying to today?You may have a long flight, but at least you won’t have to stand in line for check in and security anymore!Emirates crew readying themselves for another flight!

The longest flight I have ever taken is the Singapore Airlines flight from Singapore Changi back to London, which takes roughly 14 hours (sometimes slightly less). However, I have flown innumerable times on flights of 9 or 10 hours, including Singapore to Cape Town, Johannesburg to Dubai, Seoul to Dubai, Singapore to Auckland, Tokyo to Los Angeles, and Los Angeles to Seoul! I had a great time on all of these flights, but there are some flights out there that top them in terms of duration…

Here’s the 10 longest flights in existence, as of April, 2017, in ascending order:

I had 2 realy long flights and numerous of a little bit short. But the longest were Rome – Chile more than 15h and Venice – Tokyo 15h 15min. I love long flights and if it is possible I always took direct flights.

I flew Dallas to Sydney on Qantas 747 and we had to stop in Brisbane. I also flew San Fran to Singapore via Hong Kong (also 747). Both were in business class thank goodness. I would have definitely preferred direct.

Nice post, I especially love the photo of the attendants getting ready for their flight.
I have not taken a 14 hour flight yet, but hopefully I will be practiced enough that I am ready to take in on when the time comes.
Thanks for sharing!